Minute
North Lanarkshire Council · 25 August 2022
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 42 25 August 2022 at 4 pm. A Special Hybrid Meeting of NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL PRESENT Councillor Thomas, Depute Provost; Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Boyd, Brannan- McVey, Brennan, Burgess, Bustard, Cairns, Campbell, Carragher, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Crichton, Currie, Di Mascio, Docherty, Duffy, Duffy-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Keltie, Khan, Larson, Lennon, Linden, Logue, Loughran, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McBride, McCluskey, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McKendrick, McLaren, McManus, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Mitchell, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Robb, Robinson, Shevlin, Smith, Stevenson, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner, Watson, Williams, Wilson and Woods. CHAIR Councillor Thomas (Depute Provost) presided. IN ATTENDANCE The Chief Executive; Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Accountable Officer, Health and Social Care; Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions; Head of Strategic Communication; Business Finance Manager (Resource Solutions); Democratic Services Manager, and Committee Officer. APOLOGIES Councillors Leckie and Shields. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. The Council noted that there were no declarations of interest. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR LOGUE AND COUNCILLOR KELLY ELECTION OF PROVOST 2. The Depute Provost invited nominations for the election of Provost. Councillor Logue, seconded by Councillor Kelly, moved that Councillor Duffy be appointed Provost. Councillor Carragher, seconded by Councillor Masterton, moved that Councillor Thomas be appointed Provost. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called, 36 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams.
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 43 38 Members voted in favour of the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duffy-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Stevenson, Watson, Wilson and Woods. Councillor Beveridge abstained. 36 Members having voted for the Amendment, 38 Members having voted for the Motion and 1 Member having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried. Decided: that Councillor Duffy be appointed Provost of North Lanarkshire. CHAIR 3. Councillor Duffy was presented with the Chain of Office and assumed the chair. REMOVAL OF CURRENT DEPUTE PROVOST AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW DEPUTE PROVOST 4. Councillor Watson, seconded by Councillor Nolan, moved that Councillor Anne Thomas be removed as Depute Provost and Councillor Burgess be appointed as Depute Provost of the Council. Councillor Carragher, seconded by Councillor Masterton, moved that Councillor Thomas remain as Depute Provost. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called, 36 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 37 Members voted in favour of the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duffy-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Stevenson, Watson, Wilson and Woods. Councillor Beveridge abstained. 36 Members having voted for the Amendment, 37 Members having voted for the Motion and 1 Member having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried. Decided: that Councillor Thomas be removed as Depute Provost of the Council and Councillor Burgess be appointed Depute Provost of the Council.
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 44 COUNCIL GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS 5. Councillor Logue, seconded by Councillor Kelly, moved that the Council agrees to the removal of existing Conveners and Vice-Conveners, the appointment of Conveners and Vice-Conveners to all Committees and Sub-Committees as per the tabled document and as a consequence, agrees to a number of changes to the Membership and titles of Committees and Sub-Committees. The Council also agrees to the special responsibility allowances as indicated in the tabled document together with a number of changes to outside bodies. The Council further agrees to delegate authority to the Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions to make appropriate changes to the Scheme of Administration and a further report be submitted to the Council meeting on 6 October 2022 outlining the timetable of future meetings. Councillor Carragher, seconded by Councillor Masterton, moved as an Amendment, a number of changes to Conveners and Vice-Conveners of Committees/Sub-Committees, special responsibility allowances and outside bodies as indicated in the tabled document. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called, 36 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members voted in favour of the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duffy-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Stevenson, Watson, Wilson and Woods. Councillor Beveridge abstained. 36 Members having voted for the Amendment, 38 Members having voted for the Motion and 1 Member having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried. Decided: (1) that Council agrees to the appointment of Conveners and Vice-Conveners to all committees and sub-committees, as set out in Annexe 1 to the Minute; (2) that the changes to membership and titles of committees, as set out in Annexe 2 to the Minute, be approved; (3) that the renumeration arrangements for posts of Senior Councillor and the proposals for designation of other posts of Senior Councillor, as set out in Annexe 3 to this Minute, be approved; (4) that the changes to a number of outside bodies, as set out in Annexe 4 to the Minute, be approved, and (5) that the Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions be provided with delegated authority to make appropriate changes to the Scheme of Administration and a further report be submitted to the Council meeting of 6 October 2022 outlining the timetable of future meetings.
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 45 Annex 1 Appointment of Conveners and Vice Conveners Proposals by Labour Group Committee Convener Vice Convener Adult Care & Social Work Committee Martin McCulloch Margaret Boyd Appointments Sub-Committee Jim Logue Paul Kelly Audit & Scrutiny Panel Sandy Watson Henry Dunbar Communities & Regeneration Committee Kenny Stevenson Michael McBride Education, Children & Families Committee Angela Campbell Andrew Duffy-Lawson Employee Appeals Sub Committee Louise Roarty Jim Reddin Employment & Fair Work Committee Ayeshah Khan Pat Patton Environment & Climate Change Committee Helen Loughran James McPhilemy Economy, Finance & Resources Committee Tom Fisher Barry McCulloch Housing Committee Heather Brannan-McVey Michael McPake Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Teaching Staff Angela Campbell Trade Union Representative - Rotational Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) Margaret Boyd Trade Union Representative - Rotational Licensing Board Sophia Coyle Petitions Sub-Committee Kenneth Stevenson Michael McBride Planning Committee Nicky Shevlin Gordon Currie Planning Hearings Nicky Shevlin Gordon Currie Local Review Body Kevin Docherty Andrew Bustard Policy & Strategy Committee Jim Logue Paul Kelly Regulatory Committee John McLaren Alex McVey Wellbeing & Tackling Poverty Committee Geraldine Woods Chris Costello
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 46 Annex 2 Labour Group Proposals Special Council Meeting Scheme of Administration Titles of Committees/Sub-Committees Committee Adult Care & Social Work Committee Appointments Sub-Committee Audit & Scrutiny Panel Communities & Regeneration Committee Education, Children & Families Committee Employee Appeals Sub Committee Employment & Fair Work Committee Environment & Climate Change Committee Economy, Finance & Resources Committee Housing Committee Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Teaching Staff Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) Licensing Board Petitions Sub-Committee Planning Committee Planning Hearings Local Review Body Policy & Strategy Committee Regulatory Committee Wellbeing & Tackling Poverty Committee
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 47 Annex 3 MEMBERS REMUNERATION BREAKDOWN NLC is band C (maximum of 19 senior grade councillors) Leader of the Council ( Policy & Resources) Councillor Logue Provost Max Allowable remuneration for all Senior Councillors Councillor Kelly 2 Depute Provost Conveners 3 Administration Business Manager 4 Adult Care & Social Work Committee 5 Audit & Scrutiny Committee 6 Environment & Climate Change Committee 7 Communities & Regeneration Committee 8 Education, Children & Families Committee 9 Employment & Fair Work Committee 10 Economy, Finance & Resources Committee 11 Housing Committee 12 Wellbeing and Tackling Poverty Committee 13 Planning Committee 14 Licensing Board 15 Local Review Body 16 Regulatory Committee 17 Leader of Opposition Group Total Remuneration Allocated to Senior Councillors Max Allowable Remuneration for all Senior Councillors Balance of Allocation available 2022/23 Salary as %tage of Leader Total Annual Remuneration £ 100.00% 45,669 75.00% 34,254 511,348 75.00% 34,254 63.12% 28,827 70.07% 32,000 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 70.07% 32,000 70.07% 32,000 63.12% 28,827 70.07% 32,000 70.07% 32,000 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 63.12% 28,827 511,348 511,348 0 1 Depute Leader of the
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SPECIAL NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 25 AUGUST 2022 48 Annex 4 Labour Group Proposals Amendments to Memberships of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Outside Bodies Special Meeting of North Lanarkshire Council – 25 August 2022 Council is recommended to approve the appointments as detailed below. Committees/Sub-Committees/Panels Proposed Amendment Licensing Board Councillor McLaren to replace Cllr Shields Adult Health & Social Work Councillor Bustard to replace Cllr Shields Housing Councillor Woods to replace Cllr Roarty Councillor McKay to replace Cllr Shields Outside Bodies Proposed Amendment Armed Forces Veterans Champion Councillor Burgess to replace Councillor Magowan Children’s Services Partnership Board Councillor Watson to replace Councillor Linden COSLA – Convention Councillor Nolan to replace Councillor Linden Dunbartonshire Educational Trust Councillor Currie to replace Councillor D Johnston Fair Trade Steering Group Councillor Dunbar to replace Councillor Magowan Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal Cabinet Councillor Logue to replace Councillor Linden Councillor Kelly to replace Councillor Carragher as substitute Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association Councillor Burgess to replace Councillor Magowan National Association of Councillors (also Scottish Branch) Remove Councillor Linden North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board Councillor Khan to replace Councillor Linden Strategic Leadership Board Councillor Logue to replace Councillor Linden Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Councillor Currie to replace Councillor Smith Strathclyde Pension Fund Councillor Watson to replace Councillor Goldie Supplier Development Programme Ltd Councillor Brannan McVey to replace Councillor A Stubbs